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Western cyclone., 1887-10-28

Miss Estelle N. Hatch, the Grace
OF Kincaid" OF the Boston Giebe,
was a reporter for that paper for a
year before she was admitted into the
editorial rooms
Western cyclone., 1887-10-28

There is probably no more interest
ing sport than Wood-duck shooting.
At this season of the year. the wood
ducks are fat and delicious They
are found along the streams all through
the west and northwest and there is
nothing more acceptable TO the taste
than wild duck, parbOlled and baked,
with a few cloves driven into his
breast. and a stutling of bread crumbs.
Such a dish garnished with artichokes
and olives is fit for the gods.
Maurice Thompson who is authority
on duck shooting says:
Il always hunt wood-duck down
stream if possible; they prefer flying
down stream. and so can follow them
from pool to pool. They usually drop
lust around the first curve. and the
knowing sportsman cuts across by the
nearest route, creeping low and ex-
hibiting all the cunning of a cat in
approaching his prey.
He knows full we'll that it behooves
him TO be cautious. for the game IS
as wary as It's beautiful and delicious.
The wood duck rises rather heavily
from the water, but its flight is strong
and swift when once it IS up. You
must be quick and sure, or yoI will
fail to get a shot, as there are nearly
always trees. planes and willows
usually, behind which it Will disappear
within the space of three seconds. If
YOU make a double shot. the first bird
should be covered al not more than
five feet above the water. just as II
rises. in fact. and the second should
be hit at about the time it is begin
Ding 10 fly fast.
wOODCOCK SHOOTING.
Woodcobk shooting is very popular
in the South. and one who loves the
sport gives the following directions:
To successfully shoot woOdcOck two
parties, or persons, | mean, and two
good dogs are necessary: two friends
make company but three crowd
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SUGAR-Common4 AZ case, fair AZ a4xc. good
fair 5ss95zc, prime csc. choice 61sg6Sc; re-
fined sugars &c to nc higher.
MOLASSES Common 1S421c, fair 22125c,
prime 22@25c, good prime z2G25c choice 35c.
COFt EE-Comm 1910, ordinary 2014c. fair
2Oslc, good 2lhc, prime 21slc.
RlCE-Common 4hc, ordinary 4%c, fair Ike,
good SIC prime 5I1c
FL0UR-Ss 80 to 81 50 according to quality.
CORN-55@60c U bushel.
MEAL~-Bolted 81 40G2 80, cream meal 81 SOC
IS, grits 80, hominy IS 30.
MEATS-Mess beef 81 90 to 81 80. Mess pork
SIS so to $40. Bacon shoulders sac, clear
rib sides aaexc. Dry salt shoulders 5a6c,
clear rib sides SaSHc. Sugar cured hams 13a
13lsc. sugar cured shoulders 71iasc.
LARD-7c u n.
CHICKENS-s2 80 to 80 q doz.
EGGS-l2la G1Sc u doz.
HONEY-40 to SOC u gallon for strained
BEESWAX-18c u n.
TALI.OW-s@4c u n. ~
SALT-Coarse 6ezEe2ifc, fne $161 021f.
|. OATS-s7c, Texas rust proof SOC.
BRAN--S0c b cwt-
HAY-sls to $40 u ton according to quality.
CATTLE-Beeves $l4a16 per head, yearlings Sc
a1O calves SAT.
HIDES Green salted 61sc., dry salted SC, dry
flint &c, damaged green hides &c off. damaged
dry hides &c per h off.
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J. I'll. WILLIAMS.
DEALER M
General Merchandise,
MONTGOMERY, LA.

Invites your special attention to an i'm
mense Stock of Goods Of every descrip-
ticn, which will deepen the interest Of
the most fastidi0us lockers and cautious
buyers. Having bought his stock on the
most favorable terms and at the lowest
prices, he offers
Extra Inducements
to cash customers, and will even make
reasonable prices and agreeable terms TO
well-knewn responsible parties desiring
to purchase on time.
Agent for Daniel Pratt Improved Re-
volving- Head Cotton Gin. Eldridge Sew .
ing Machines, and Stern's Fertilizers and
Raw Bone Super-Phosphates.
Patronage solicited in the Receiving
and Forwarding Business.
At Williamsville, on the west side of
the river, my well-kn0wn and popular
salesman, Mr.. Aurilius Smith, desires in
spection of our huge stock Of goods of
every character, and especially Pixies Old
Bourbon and Sour Mash Whiskies, Fiue
Brandies, Best Wines, and great variety
of Canned Goods.
While this house lives we mean business.
Life is too short for attempts aud pre-
lenses that end in nothing You are again
urgently invited to call and inspect at
PIXIES PEAK and WILLIAMsvILLE when
you want bargains
jy23 J. HI. WILLIAMS.
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Proceedings Of the School Board.

The school board of Grant parish
met in regular session in the court
house at Colfax, La, on Saturday,
October l, 1857, with the following
members present: C. C. Nash, presi-
dent; w. g. Deal, secretary; H. G..
Goodwin, w. ID. Irwin, A. Bloxom.
Absent, NJ. Nugent, A. p. Collins and
N. l.. Robinson.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read aud approved.
Committee to examine books, v0uch-
ers, ETC., continued until next meeting.
THE report Of the treasurer was re-
ccived and accepted, but we failed to
get it in time for this week. 1t will be
printed in our issue next week..
Wards taken mp in regular order.
Ward 1-$l02 "a, of which Fair
mount has been appropriated 500,
leaving $l2 Ga. Due No. 2 colOred
school SIS, leaving deficiency of So 50.
Ward 2-Has Sl77 As. After con-
siderable discussion the following reso-
luton was adopted:
Resolved, That q new school pre-
cinct be established at the new house
lately built by Messrs. Tison, Haduot
and others, to be called Olive Branch
and to take the place of the old Olive
Branch school.
On motion Of DIR. Deal Olive Branch
was allowed SOS for two months, J.. E.
Lindsey teacher, to commence second
Monday in October. Trustees. p.
Hadnot, w. j. Tison and w. +,
Bnckuer. Beulah (border schoon WIS
allowed eos, half to come out of ward
two funds and half out Of ward 3
funds. Union was allowed $25 for one
month, giving that school three months
for this year.
Ward 3-Has S82 81. Big Greek
was allowed two months at IS.
Ward 4-Has ga 70, Of which $50
are already appropriated, and lions
Harp, James Tademy teacher, allowed
two months at so, to be paid out Of
first funds.
Ward 5--Has s34 "a. Bear Greek
allowed two months at SIS, Emma
Howell teacher.
Ward elias s86 80. Beauty Hill
allowed two months at &25, H. G.
Robinson teacher, to commence the
first Monday in November. e appro-
priated for school books for colored
people not able to bny books.
Ward - 5S 81. No application.
There being no further business the
board adjourned to meet lst Saturday
in january, 1888.
G. G. NASH, President
w n nrAx gacrnfarx's 8.
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in short address. In closing he
announced that he was candidate
for one of the judgeships in this
district. and sententiously remark
ed that he only wished that he was
as popular with the people of Grant
as he saw Gen. Nichols was.
Mr.. =. G. Hunter was loudly
called for, and stepping forward
he said he came here chuck full of
speech, but he wasn't going to
deliver it, as the people already had
enough. Being urged to give us
a round anyhow" he turned loose
for about ten minutes and hit the
Ring some sledgeshammer blows,
and was roundly cheered for his eff
fort, which was pointed and vigor-
GUS, and highly appreciated by all
as striking the popular chord.
Mr.. Wickliffe announced that
Gen. Nichols requested him to
state, in reference to the resolu-
tions of the farmers union which
had been handed in with the re-
quest that Gen. Nichols express
his views thereon, that the General
would like to have a copy furnished
him, and that he would take pleas
ure in giving his views when he
had more leisure, but he considered
the questions too weighty to hazard
an opinion upon without due con-
sideration, some having In view
changes in the State constitution.
The speakers were all listened
to intently, and the applause with
which their remarks were greeted
showed plainly the great interest
taken in the matters discussed
Dinner was announced at about
2:30, and the crowd made its way
to the tables which had been pre-
pared close to the side Of the clear,
cool, running brook, from which
all drank, and declared it to be
remarkably palatable drinking wa
ter. There Was ample provision
for all present. and we believe all
partook of the excellent barbecue
that had been prepared.
All together the occasion was "a
feast of reason and flow of SOUL =
and the friends of Gen. Nichols
are now certain, as they have al
ways claimed, that Grant parish
is solid for him.
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Mexican
Mustang
kiniment


THIS GOOD OLD STANDBY
accomplishes for everybody exactly what :sciaimed
forit One Of the for the greet popularity d
tho Mustang Lnincnt Is found in its universal
applicability. Everybody needs such medicine.
The Lumbe rnnn needs II In case OF accident.
Tho Housewife needs Il for eenersif family use
The Canaler needs it for his teams and his men.
Tho Mechanic needs It always on ais work
herch.
The Miner needs It IN case OF emergency.
The Pioneer needs st--can't set along without II
The Farmer needs It In his house. his stable.
and HIS stock yard
The Steamboat man ar the B0ntuan necds
1t In liberal supply nt,patan ashore.
The Horsc-funsier needs It'll Is his best
friend and safest reliance
The stock grower needs if-it win save him
Thousands Of dollars and world of trouble
The Railroad man needs u ard win need u 70
long his LIFE Is roan6 OF accidents aad dangers.
The BnckwoodsrsRn neesisit. There Is moth
Ing Ike II as an sn:idatc for the dangers to iue.
limb and comfort which surround the pioneer.
The Merchant reeds It about hts store among
his employees Accidents will hsppen. and when
these como ths MUSTANG fiasmenf iswsnted at once.
Keep n Bottle in the House. It's the best Of
economy.
Keep "A Bottle In the Factory Isinamedisfe
use case OF accident paa and loss Of waSea
Keep a Bottle Always in the Stable fer
use wacn wanted.
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So The North Louisiana Fair takes
place NJ Shreveport. November eth TO
ittli iaclusi &c. Cash premiums 5000.
Forl'iemiam lists and general informal
sscn address, NJ. l.. SCOVELL.
fsyerorr. La, Secretary.
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
We are authorized to announce JNO.
G. RYAN, ESQ.,, as a candidate for District
Attorney of the 18th Judicial District,
subject to the nomination of the Demo-
cratic party.
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GEN. NICHOLS
Meets a Large and Enthusi-
astic Audience in Grant.


Gen. Nichols and party arrived
at Boyce Wednesday night, and
were escorted by j. c. Wickliffe,
B. NJ Hulse and j. Fl. McNeely,
reception committee, to the resi-
dences Of Messrs. Wickliffe and
McNeely, where they rested until
TIE morning of Thursday. About
half-past nine o'clock the booming
of the big guns fred off in honor
of Gen. Nichols by our young
men announced the fact that the
General and party had arrived in
Colfax. After a stop of few
minutes they drove on to the place
of speaking, in the hills six miles
east of Colfax. This was the sig
nal for a general exodus from the
town in that direction, and the road
for miles presented a lively spec
tacle, being literally lined with
vehicles of every description, and
persons on horseback, as well as a
goodly number on foot.
BY IL o'clock fully 400 persons
were on the grounds, while others
were constantly arriving. The
meeting was called to order with
q few appropriate remarks by Mr..
j. G. Wickliffe, and Col. G. G..
Dunn, of Montgomery, unanimous
ly elected as the presiding officer.
The following gentlemen being
placed in nomination were unani-
mously elected as vice-presidents
of the meeting:
Geo: W, Hickman, III: McNeely.
w. L. Richardson, q. w. Bruce,
]. p. Hadnot. w. ID. Irwin,
b. 4. Moore, A. Bailey,
Allen Richardson, G. G. Neal,
ID. Nugent JAS Harvey.
| A. p. Collins, b. Il. Brian,
DR.. ]. A. Hamilton, A. J. Dunn,
Laird Craig, Narcisse Fredieu,
b. III. Phillips, III. v. Mccain,
A. v. hagan, j. Ii. Williams,
w. o. Harrison.
Messrs. G. H. Harvill and II. G..
Goodwin were elected secretaries.
On motion the chair appointed
the following committee on reso-
buttons
BIN. Hulse, Chairman.
W. G. Roberts, w. L. Williams. III. D..
Wiley tutreii, Allen Patrick, NJ. D.,
On account of indisposition Col.
Dunn requested that MIR. Wickliffe,
introduce the speakers.
Mr.. Fred d. King, of New Or
leans, was the first speaker, and In
forcible way presented the issues
of the campaign, and showed the
Importance of a change in the adj
ministration of the affairs of State.
He paid a glowing tribute to the
ability and statecraft displayed by
Gen. Nichols in firmly establish
ing a Democratic government in
the face of the tremendous oppo-
sition he had to encounter.
| Hon. n. G. Blanchard, member
of congress from this district, Vas
the next speaker, and in a mastery
address of thirty minutes showed
how zealously all the States of the
Union have guarded against the
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mo- Az.
Official Proceedings Of the Police Jury Of
the PxEish Of Grant.

-, Oo-s4A' -. - - : .'''.
Tho ponce Jury met az tneir regular
quarterly meeting Pursuant 70 ag0urn-
ment: mem0ers present-A. 4, Urow'
president; D. 2. Morris, ward 2 d.
+. Grs sl,!, ward :; A.f. G = .sfa ?;
.. 4 wilson, wara macnen'
ward 2. Absent-W. N. Greed, ward ..
Inc minutes OF the last Two days
meeting were read ana a9oPtea.
IN mosion @ :. =. Wilson the name
=. mrs' ~, Ue'osoy was st1'cken rom tne
pauPer lise.
{, 4ne eommi.see appo,nted @ e1amlne
sao !. 49, - a:u '<.A eo'.O'ot uooAs
n'aIo '''3 .o..y Wig t0POIs, wulc" was
aGa, sooP''u Anu c'''nl'see us
'.a' s01
INuf oSmm ,d sppo,nsfo e e1 ANU me sax
that % ind ia that the sheriff Il his for
the taxes Ct lsss hss ?sid in $500 = Il cash
to So ~ 4, and o7sr 10 7, act 81 81 which make
as s ssS = .hies & bsns s Ss asn
we'll kept and oorrsct Respectfully submltted.
A. COLLINS Ch'm'n COMMITTEES.
On mofidn AZ n p. Norria thu ovar-
~ l.lo.avn - = ~ tn = va w.
S ssSs - an sav sT = u sts anv rh.1se
-. =. .sS .s~ - -; "a .....S
not 70 e5cee9 one m'ie On salo rosa,
erv e~narss - ~ :. AN
any oAPon1o 70 she Pa11sns
On motion Of N. +. Machen-
Be- y Sidslnsd That .;. the clerk q the police
r sa s e svs s s S a ss ; psS ct
q TIE pgl,ss NY snd rSmpg w'te n,s oo1t5ses
River. (nsds With The police jury under ordi-
nsncs pas. .sa e TIE poi 1S 5aEx S9iy 49,
and ssvine bond according 70 law; and in case
q c!c1s r do e The ls s q s,id isFy shs'I
ins 70 law. q q
On motion the jury adjourned until
3 p. m.
The iury met pursuant to adjourn
,ert .s,,,s 49,, - ,,,~-.,,t = =, ~.
morning.
On motion Of n: +. MacIaen, J. 4:
is0r sS% = 3 es wd,s I ;s;s
- 49, --,.s'- - -. 49, 49,, -
sno nsceEsean w 1s ag y, .a VOL =
On motion N. r. Machen and g. A.
Wickliffe were appointed - = commit
On motion tie report Of the road
reviewers appointed 10 mark out and
review the change IN the Three Notch
road was read and received and ro-
port adopted. IS - ~
On motion Of H. +. Machon the petit
ton Of Miss Golfer Was laid over until
next meeting.
On motion Of n: F. Machon, tho
breeloent sPpclnsed =. 8 Coi!lns' n
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Market Report.

corrected every Thursdaysby the New Orleans
market quotations. Country merchants have to
pay from TO per cent advance on the ruling
prices in the New Orleans Exchanged
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Something new, that just coins money for all
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Address True 4 Co. Augusta, Maine. dl7
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1887-03-26
Bargain In Music.

This Favorite Album Of Songs and Bal
lads, containing thirty-two pieces of choice
and popular music, full sheet music size,
with complete words and music and piano
accompaniment is finely printed upon heavy
paper with a very attractive cover. The
following are the titles of the songs and
ballads contained in the Favorte Album
AS I'd Nothing Else to Do; The Dear Ole
Songs of Home; Mother. Watch the Little
Feet; Oh, You Pretty Blue-eyed Witch; Blue
Eyes; Katy's Letter; The Passing Bell;
Saw Esau Kissing Kate; Won't You Tell
Me Why, Robin; The Old Garden Gate;
Down Below the Waving Lindens; Faded
Leaves; All Among the Summer Roses;
Touch the Harp Gently, My Pretty Louise;
I Really Don't Think Shall Marry; Dream.
ing Of Home; The Old Cottage Clock;
Across the Sea; A Year Ago; Bachelors
Hall; Ruth and l; Good Night; One Happy
Year Ago; Jennie in the Orchard; The Old
Barn Gate; Jacks Farewell; Whisper in the
Twilight. This is very fine collection Of
real vocal gems, and gotten up in very
handsome style. Published in the usual
way and bought at music store, these 81
pieces would cost you sII 20. We bought
a job lot at great sacrifice and as the holi-
days are past we desire to close out our stock
at onee. VIII send you the entire collection
we'll wrapped and postpaid for only 40 cts.
Send Immediately. Address. The EMPIRE
News Co., Syracuse, N. Y.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1887-03-26

What truly beautiful world we live in!
Nature gives US grandeur of mountains,
glens and oceans, and thousands of means
of enjoyment. We can desire no better
when in perfect health; but how often do
the majority of people feel like giving it up
disheartened, discouraged and worn out with
disease, when there is no occasion for this
feeling, as every sufferer can easily obtain
satisfactory proof, thar GREEN'S august NosO-
ey, will make them free from disease as when
born. Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint are
the direct causes of IS per cent. of such
maladies as Billiousness, Indigestion, Sick
Headache, Costiveness, Nervous Prostitution,
Dizzine,s OF the Head, Palpitation Of the
Heart, and other distressing symptoms.
Three doses Of AEgE5f Eo1uey will Prove its
wonderful effect. Sample bottles, 10 cents.
Try it.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1887-03-26

There was an old preacher once who told
some boys Of the Bible lesson he was going to
read in the morning. The boys found the
place and carefully glued together the con-
Meeting pages. Next morning the old preacher
read at the bottom Of one page, "When Noah
was one hundred and twenty years old he
took unto himself a wife" then turning
the page, $40 cubits long, 40 cubits wide,
built Of gopher wood, and covered it with
pitch inside and" He was naturally puzzled
at this. He read it again, and verified 1t, and
then said: "My friends, this is the first time
have met this in my Bible, but except it
as evidence of the assertion that we are fear.
fully and wonderfully made.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1887-03-26
The sunday school Concert.

The Court room was crowded last Sunday
evening with the Sunday school children,
and their friends, the occasion being the
Sunday school concert. The little ones did
we'll and evidenced that they had had care.
full training. Space will not permit notice
at length, but the recitation of lisa Likens,
and the singing by Lois Fish, Eta Sims, and
the Duet Of May Lothrop and Grace Barnes,
and the trio by Fenton Bonham, Eugene
Campbell and Fred Sims were worthy Of no.
ticc. The collie ction taken up amonted to
$23 70.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1887-03-26
Civilized

The Digger Indians of Chico, according
to the Bee, have organized base ball nine
which knocks the local,paleface mines. These
same dusky Diggers have maintained good
brass band for a number Of years. They are
fast leaving their old customs behind. They
wear plug hats and sport massive watch
chains. When one of tn en- elopes with a
Chico belle they will have reached the zenith
Of civilization. This is the only step not yet
taken by them.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1887-03-26
Domestic.

Wife: "Leave me some money, please.
am going to make loaf of cake, and shall
want little change to buy some of the ingre-
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1887-03-26

Husband: "Half dollar enough9"
Wife: 81 don't know, l am going to make
itaccording to the recipe in the cookbook. I"
Husband: "H'm! Well, that makes diff.
ference. Here's ten-dollar bill!"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-10-17
WANTED TO DIE.
Another Freak of the ErratIc Frank
Stair

NoRRIDGEwoCK, Oct ia Norridge-
wock lady who knows the circumstances of
Stains confession from the beginning TO the
end, SAYS that young Stain made up his
mind to commit suicide Immediately after
his confession in Norridgewock jail. impliea-
ting his father and the gang in the Barron
murder.
He grew pensiye, and one day soon after
telling his story to the sheriff, Stain asked
the loan of a Bible of Sheriff MitchelPs wife.
Mrs. Mitchell gave Stain Bible. He then
told her he had made up his mind to die and
go to Heaven to see his mother. Stain tore
slip from an old newspaper, wrote what he
called an oath, and placed the slip between
the leaves Of the Testament. Stain then
placed his right hand on the lid of the Bibl 9
and took an oath that he would starve him
self to death.
He called the sheriff and his wife to the
cell door and then told:them what he had re-
solved to do, and that it would be useless to
place food before him. For three days and
nights Stain refused to touch the food that
the sheriff placed before him. He grew hag-
gard and pale, and was fast wasting away.
Whenever the sheriff went to call him dur
ing those days he found Stain weeping.
Mrs. Mitchell says Stain was most pita-
BILE looking object. He wrote letter to his
wife telling her Of his resolve. Sheriff
Mitchell talked with Stain about the foolish
idea Of mans starving himself when his
dinner didn't cost him anything, and on the
morning of the fourth day when Sheriff
Mitchell asked Stain what he would have
for breakfast, Stain suggested that a little
cracker and tea would go first rate.